Has anyone Submersed the the feeder? and does it work well while submersed?
14074
No. Do not put in the water. It is not water proof and it runs on batteries. Also intended for flake food, mostly.
234375
Ironically this is the first feeder I have NOT had that problem with. I would try lightly cleaning the ports with a toothbrush when you are changing the food to make sure that there isn't food on the surface that is attracting bugs.
874409
I use my feeder for portion control and to get my cat to eat more frequently -- we are trying to get her weight down. I don't use the feeder for trips, like everyone seemed to who was answering this question. So for a 24-hr period, it works fine. Just add a bit of water into the wet food if you're concerned about it drying out a bitl
672853
I have two feeders and have no trouble with leakage. Just don't over fill it!
2101929
I did not seal the wood and it has gone through several nights of rain. It gets wet but dries out. This is the second feeder by this company that I have and would not hesitate to buy their products again.
1329831
Having just recently purchased two 32 ounce feeders from this company, To date I have no issues with leaking.. Obviously, you've contacted the company regarding the leaking? Sorry, can't assist you further..
215172
I have not tested it "under water" as it clearly states not to submerge in water. It does work great in my shower though.
1953647
I have had many lovely feeders that leak....this hummingbird feeder does not leak at all, and the birds enjoy perching while they dine. It "is" the Best 1.
391526
This has not appeared to have been any problem with the feeder that I got. The feeder is emptied completely by the birds, so there is no bad seed remaining on the bottom. I am certain some wet does get in though, as it would on the open bottom areas. The seed flows freely, that is a plus.
386259
This is an ideal food for everyday feeding. It sinks slowly, allowing most of it to be consumed before hitting the bottom. I use it in an automatic feeder and this food works great with it. Fish seem to really enjoy it. Must be healthy too, as I've used it for about 5 years and I have several fish over 10 years old.
1947380
Absolutely not!!! You lift up the lid on top of the feeder, and pour the food in. It falls into a well and a bowl under it, but if you put water in it it would just pour out onto the floor. There is no way you could use it as a waterer, except for the bowl the food sits in. It would defeat the purpose of the feeder.
1933858
Totally submersible - really solid and dependable.DO NOT RUN IT WITHOUT IT BEING UNDER WATER
851691
I have my feeder hanging from a chain with an s-hook attached directly on top of the feeder so I guess mine is hanging pretty level. I don't have problems with it leaking. This humming bird feeder is the best one I have ever used. I have probably had about 10 different types. I guess if you have the feeder sitting on something rather than hanging and it's not perfectly level if would leak.
2101584
Somewhat...I have run it in very sloppy / raining conditions and it has been fine...my guess is that you probably don't want to fully submerge it because of the motors (not good in general for a motor to be submerged...these are not fully enclosed) and the battery / controller unit.
425319
The feeder works great in all conditions. It had a roof so the feed stays dry.
848461
As you can see in the graphic, the feeder is suspended under the dome. I would think a 4 sided feeder would work fine unless it is unusually large. I first purchased the small dome, but then purchased the large dome, and it is much more satisfactory for my needs. I hope this helps. Blessings. navydoc
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I just received mine today and it has two "buttons" that you push to disconnect the polycarbonate cylinder from the bottom of the feeder. To fully dismantle the bottom, however, you need to unscrew the bottom metal plate. It is held on by two small Phillips-head screws. There are small drain holes in the bottom, too---I am guessing that they will let any water that gets in there to pass through. Nicely made feeder!